St. Maarten / St. Martin Sailing Blog

St. Maarten has one of the most active sailing communities of the Caribbean. Sailing charters or tours can be booked here year round, but many sail in with their own ship. Around the Simpson Bay Lagoon, one finds a variety of marinas, services and restaurants with dinghy harbors for hungry and thirsty sailors. Most famous are St. Maarten sailing events like the annual Heineken Regatta and the Caribbean Multihull Challenge. Let us keep you in the loop with this blog!

woman on catamaran

February 6, 2025

WONDROUS WATERS ON ST. MAARTEN/ST. MARTIN

St. Maarten/St. Martin’s pristine coastlines   St. Maarten/St. Martin’s pristine coastline offers an endless array of adventures by water, perfect for thrill seekers, nature lovers, and those just looking to relax aboard a catamaran.   Is the ocean calling your

The Caribbean Multihull Challenge Race and Rally presented by the St Maarten Yacht Club

January 23, 2025

Race report for the 2025 Caribbean Multihull Challenge in St. Maarten.

Race report for the 2025 Caribbean Multihull Challenge in St. Maarten. With 18 entries in the racing division of the Caribbean Multihull Challenge and 9 in the associated Rally, we are seeing the maturing of an event that has grounded

Sint Maarten Yacht Club poster about the Multiclass Regatta

January 17, 2025

The Sint Maarten Yacht Club is hosting the Grant Thornton Multiclass Regatta!

The Sint Maarten Yacht Club is hosting the Grant Thornton Multiclass Regatta on January 18 – 19, 2025.   Sailors of all ages and skill levels will compete in six classes, with races starting each morning in Simpson Bay.  

January 9, 2025

A Firework Show in Simpson Bay Lagoon this Thursday, January 9 at 10 PM

Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten –  The St. Maarten Marine Trades Association (SMMTA), in collaboration with key partners IGY Marinas, Yacht Club Port de Plaisance, Palapa Marina, Skyport marina, Port St. Maarten Group and the Simpson Bay Fireworks Association, is again

January 3, 2025

St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Launches Ultimate Regatta Experience Site

The Sint Maarten Heineken Regatta is excited to launch a new website where sailors, fans, and families can now design their ultimate Regatta experience.   The platform offers accommodations, spectator boat tickets and exclusive packages, making it easier than ever